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A parachute would open ABOVE Mars, just as it would above our planet
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Would you need a big parachute to land on mars?
No, Mars is the second smallest plant in our solar system which means it has a gravitational pull less than that of Earth (an other planets), which means you could have a smaller parachute for Mars than of Earth.
Can you use parachute fabric on the moon?
There is no air in the moons atmosphere so a parachute would not open.
How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Venus which has a thick atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?
The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).
How do the Mars rovers land?
Mars rovers are lowered by parachute to near touchdown, where balloons inflate, the parachute is released, and the balloons cushion the craft till it stops bouncing.
How did the rover get to Mars?
The rovers were lowered on the planet mars , with the help of a parachute.
Would a parachute operate in Mars thin atmosphere?
yes
How would a parachute land safely on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?
Because the gravity of Mars is only 37% that of Earth
How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Mars which has a thin atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?
The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).
Would you need a big parachute to land on mars?
No, Mars is the second smallest plant in our solar system which means it has a gravitational pull less than that of Earth (an other planets), which means you could have a smaller parachute for Mars than of Earth.
Can you use parachute fabric on the moon?
There is no air in the moons atmosphere so a parachute would not open.
How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Venus which has a thick atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?
The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).
How do the Mars rovers land?
Mars rovers are lowered by parachute to near touchdown, where balloons inflate, the parachute is released, and the balloons cushion the craft till it stops bouncing.
How did the rover get to Mars?
The rovers were lowered on the planet mars , with the help of a parachute.
How would the size of a parachute required to safely land a space probe differ on the planet Mars?
A parachute that would function on Mars would have to be very large, much larger than one used in Earth's atmosphere, because the atmospheric pressure on Mars is much lower. The surface pressure is only about 600 pascals, about 1/160th the sea level pressure on Earth. The thinner the atmosphere, the less force exerted against the parachute as it slows a falling craft. Some Mars probes are designed to use retro-rockets and inflatable cushioning bags, to supplement their parachutes.
How do you open a parachute?
parachute is opened to provide air which manages the slow chute
How likely is it that a parachute will not open?
Likely
How did the Phoenix mars lander land?
By parachute. See related link for a photo.
